Gdansk Travel Guide

Malbork Castle

Malbork Castle is a classic example of a medieval fortress: it
is the world's largest brick castle and one of the most impressive
of its kind in Europe. Invited by the Polish Royalty to help
suppress the pagan tribes in the area, the Teutonic Knights built
the immense castle in 1276 and slowly began to establish themselves
as fearsome rulers, taking control of most of northern Poland
until, after several unsuccessful attempts to rid the country of
the Knights, they were defeated at the Battle of Grunwald in 1410.
The medieval belief that the bigger the fortress, the more powerful
those within is clearly portrayed by this immense brick stronghold,
incorporating a system of multiple defence walls with gates and
towers. The inner castle includes arcaded courtyards, chapels, a
treasury, the Knights' Hall and an armoury. The interiors house
several exhibitions, including displays on the castle's history,
and collections of tapestries, coins and medals, medieval
sculptures and weapons. DAddress: Ul. Staroscinska 1Website: www.zamek.malbork.plEmail: info@zamek.malbork.plTelephone: (0)55 647 0800Transportation: 31 miles (50km) from GdaÃ±sk by train or busOpening Time: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 7pm (May to
September); and from 10am to 3pm (October to April)Admission: 35 PLN (adults)

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